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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 42.06 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 42.06 and 26.08 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 42.06 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/42.06 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 42.06 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 1,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096.92/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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