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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 41.91 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 41.91 and 26.43 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 41.91 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/41.91 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 41.91 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 1,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.69/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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