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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.86, 39.82 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.86, 39.82 and 27.44 is: 37.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.86 : 39.82 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.86/39.82 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.86x = 39.82 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.86x = 1,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.66/28.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.86

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