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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 42.91 and 27.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 42.91 and 27.67 is: 41.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 42.91 = 27.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/42.91 = 27.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 42.91 × 27.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 1,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.21/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.30

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