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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 43.22 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 43.22 and 26.14 is: 39.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 43.22 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/43.22 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 43.22 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 1,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.77/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.00

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