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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 43.25 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 43.25 and 26.41 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 43.25 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/43.25 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 43.25 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 1,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.23/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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