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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 40.07 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 40.07 and 27.75 is: 38.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 40.07 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/40.07 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 40.07 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 1,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.91/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.36

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