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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.65, 39.47 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.65, 39.47 and 27.47 is: 37.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.65 : 39.47 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.65/39.47 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.65x = 39.47 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.65x = 1,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.24/28.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.84

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