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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 42.94 and 27.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 42.94 and 27.00 is: 40.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 42.94 = 27.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/42.94 = 27.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 42.94 × 27.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 1,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.17/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.56

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