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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 39.76 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 39.76 and 27.76 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 39.76 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/39.76 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 39.76 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 1,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.74/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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