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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 42.89 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 42.89 and 27.56 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 42.89 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/42.89 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 42.89 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 1,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182.02/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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