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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 43.12 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 43.12 and 26.80 is: 40.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 43.12 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/43.12 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 43.12 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 1,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155.62/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.15

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