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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 43.27 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 43.27 and 27.88 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 43.27 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/43.27 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 43.27 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 1,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.19/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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