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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 38.69 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 38.69 and 26.10 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 38.69 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/38.69 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 38.69 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 1,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.92/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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