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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 43.10 and 26.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 43.10 and 26.34 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 43.10 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/43.10 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 43.10 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 1,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135.25/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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