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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 43.17 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 43.17 and 27.01 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 43.17 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/43.17 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 43.17 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 1,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.02/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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