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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 39.94 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 39.94 and 26.28 is: 39.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 39.94 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/39.94 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 39.94 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 1,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.62/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.34

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