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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 43.04 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 43.04 and 27.72 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 43.04 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/43.04 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 43.04 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 1,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.14/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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