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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 39.50 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 39.50 and 27.46 is: 37.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 39.50 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/39.50 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 39.50 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 1,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.67/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.62

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