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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.74, 43.12 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.74, 43.12 and 26.74 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.74 : 43.12 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.74/43.12 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.74x = 43.12 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.74x = 1,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153.03/28.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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