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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 41.72 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 41.72 and 26.64 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 41.72 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/41.72 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 41.72 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 1,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.42/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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