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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.43 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.43 and 27.16 is: 40.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.43 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.43 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.43 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 1,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.47/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.94

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