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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 43.14 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 43.14 and 27.44 is: 40.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 43.14 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/43.14 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 43.14 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 1,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.76/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.88

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