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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 42.93 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 42.93 and 27.26 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 42.93 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/42.93 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 42.93 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 1,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.27/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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