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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.94, 43.10 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.94, 43.10 and 27.54 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.94 : 43.10 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.94/43.10 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.94x = 43.10 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.94x = 1,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.94/28.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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