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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.45, 39.18 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.45, 39.18 and 27.55 is: 37.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.45 : 39.18 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.45/39.18 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.45x = 39.18 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.45x = 1,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.41/28.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.94

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