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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 41.76 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 41.76 and 26.94 is: 40.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 41.76 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/41.76 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 41.76 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 1,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.01/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.09

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