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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 42.66 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 42.66 and 27.66 is: 41.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 42.66 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/42.66 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 42.66 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 1,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.98/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.36

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