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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 43 and 27.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 43 and 27.67 is: 41.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 43 = 27.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/43 = 27.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 43 × 27.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 1,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.81/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.47

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