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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 42.48 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 42.48 and 27.09 is: 40.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 42.48 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/42.48 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 42.48 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 1,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150.78/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.46

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