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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.65, 39.31 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.65, 39.31 and 28.27 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.65 : 39.31 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.65/39.31 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.65x = 39.31 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.65x = 1,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.29/28.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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