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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 43.10 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 43.10 and 26.20 is: 39.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 43.10 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/43.10 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 43.10 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 1,129.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.22/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.39

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