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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 43.19 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 43.19 and 26.83 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 43.19 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/43.19 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 43.19 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 1,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.79/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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