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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 42.93 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 42.93 and 27.68 is: 41.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 42.93 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/42.93 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 42.93 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 1,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.09/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.41

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