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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.48, 42.47 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.48, 42.47 and 27.51 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.48 : 42.47 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.48/42.47 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.48x = 42.47 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.48x = 1,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.35/28.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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