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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 42.73 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 42.73 and 27.08 is: 40.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 42.73 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/42.73 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 42.73 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 1,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.99/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.66

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