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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 43.29 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 43.29 and 26.82 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 43.29 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/43.29 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 43.29 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 1,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.04/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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