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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 38.66 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 38.66 and 26.79 is: 36.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 38.66 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/38.66 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 38.66 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 1,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035.70/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.98

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