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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.60 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.60 and 27.95 is: 41.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.60 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.60 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.60 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.67/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.69

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