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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.65, 39.59 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.65, 39.59 and 27.77 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.65 : 39.59 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.65/39.59 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.65x = 39.59 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.65x = 1,099.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.29/28.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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