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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 39.39 and 27.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 39.39 and 27.73 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 39.39 = 27.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/39.39 = 27.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 39.39 × 27.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 1,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.28/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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