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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 42.75 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 42.75 and 26.61 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 42.75 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/42.75 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 42.75 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 1,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.58/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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