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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 42.57 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 42.57 and 11.26 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 42.57 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/42.57 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 42.57 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.30/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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