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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 39.09 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 39.09 and 27.15 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 39.09 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/39.09 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 39.09 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 1,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.29/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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