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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 42.96 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 42.96 and 26.11 is: 39.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 42.96 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/42.96 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 42.96 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 1,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121.69/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.07

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