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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 42 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 42 and 26.42 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 42 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/42 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 42 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 1,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109.64/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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