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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 39.38 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 39.38 and 27.47 is: 37.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 39.38 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/39.38 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 39.38 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 1,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.94/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.74

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