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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 43.40 and 27.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 43.40 and 27.35 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 43.40 = 27.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/43.40 = 27.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 43.40 × 27.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 1,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.84/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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