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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.28 and 26.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.28 and 26.77 is: 40.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.28 = 26.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.28 = 26.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.28 × 26.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 1,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.63/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.05

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