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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.60 and 26.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.60 and 26.68 is: 36.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.60 = 26.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.60 = 26.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.60 × 26.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 1,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.85/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.73

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