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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42.30 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42.30 and 26.83 is: 40.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42.30 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42.30 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42.30 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 1,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.91/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.43

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