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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 43.38 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 43.38 and 27.72 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 43.38 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/43.38 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 43.38 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 1,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.49/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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