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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.73 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.73 and 27.77 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.73 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.73 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.73 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 1,103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.03/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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