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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 42.96 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 42.96 and 27.56 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 42.96 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/42.96 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 42.96 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 1,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.98/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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