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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 42.34 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 42.34 and 26.41 is: 39.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 42.34 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/42.34 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 42.34 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 1,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.99/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.83

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