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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 42.66 and 27.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 42.66 and 27.63 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 42.66 = 27.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/42.66 = 27.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 42.66 × 27.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 1,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.70/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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