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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 42.97 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 42.97 and 26.54 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 42.97 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/42.97 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 42.97 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 1,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.42/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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