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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 39.76 and 27.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 39.76 and 27.64 is: 38.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 39.76 = 27.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/39.76 = 27.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 39.76 × 27.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 1,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.77/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.33

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