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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 43.10 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 43.10 and 26.88 is: 40.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 43.10 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/43.10 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 43.10 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 1,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.57/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.55

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