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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 42.74 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 42.74 and 27.07 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 42.74 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/42.74 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 42.74 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 1,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.97/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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