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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 43.26 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 43.26 and 26.28 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 43.26 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/43.26 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 43.26 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 1,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.87/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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