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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 42.52 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 42.52 and 27.44 is: 40.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 42.52 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/42.52 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 42.52 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 1,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.75/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.71

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