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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.94, 39.70 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.94, 39.70 and 27.20 is: 37.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.94 : 39.70 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.94/39.70 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.94x = 39.70 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.94x = 1,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.71/28.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.31

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