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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 42.69 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 42.69 and 27.66 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 42.69 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/42.69 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 42.69 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 1,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.81/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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