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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 43.11 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 43.11 and 27.50 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 43.11 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/43.11 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 43.11 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 1,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185.31/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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