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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 39.60 and 27.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 39.60 and 27.43 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 39.60 = 27.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/39.60 = 27.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 39.60 × 27.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.13/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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