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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 42.35 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 42.35 and 27.46 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 42.35 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/42.35 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 42.35 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 1,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.93/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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