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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.48, 39.03 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.48, 39.03 and 27.96 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.48 : 39.03 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.48/39.03 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.48x = 39.03 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.48x = 1,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.28/28.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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