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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 42.64 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 42.64 and 28.27 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 42.64 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/42.64 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 42.64 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 1,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.08/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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