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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 39.54 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 39.54 and 27.08 is: 37.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 39.54 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/39.54 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 39.54 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 1,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.74/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.31

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