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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 43.03 and 27.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 43.03 and 27.33 is: 41.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 43.03 = 27.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/43.03 = 27.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 43.03 × 27.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 1,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176.01/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.19

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