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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 40.02 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 40.02 and 27.06 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 40.02 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/40.02 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 40.02 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 1,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.94/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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