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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 38.79 and 26.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 38.79 and 26.39 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 38.79 = 26.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/38.79 = 26.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 38.79 × 26.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 1,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.77/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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