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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 41.97 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 41.97 and 26.11 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 41.97 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/41.97 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 41.97 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 1,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.50/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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