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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 42.75 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 42.75 and 26.96 is: 40.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 42.75 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/42.75 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 42.75 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 1,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.54/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.45

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