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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 42.97 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 42.97 and 27 is: 40.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 42.97 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/42.97 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 42.97 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 1,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.19/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.23

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