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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.27 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.27 and 27.24 is: 37.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.27 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.27 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.27 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 1,069.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069.71/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.61

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