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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 39.69 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 39.69 and 27.44 is: 37.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 39.69 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/39.69 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 39.69 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 1,089.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.04/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.87

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