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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.91, 39.60 and 27.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.91, 39.60 and 27.89 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.91 : 39.60 = 27.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.91/39.60 = 27.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.91x = 39.60 × 27.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.91x = 1,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.44/28.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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