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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.92 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.92 and 27.44 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.92 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.92 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.92 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177.72/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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