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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.91, 39.73 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.91, 39.73 and 26.12 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.91 : 39.73 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.91/39.73 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.91x = 39.73 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.91x = 1,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.75/28.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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