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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 41.87 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 41.87 and 26.12 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 41.87 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/41.87 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 41.87 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 1,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.81/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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