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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 43.44 and 27.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 43.44 and 27.73 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 43.44 = 27.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/43.44 = 27.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 43.44 × 27.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 1,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.59/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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