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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.19 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.19 and 26.49 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.19 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.19 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.19 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 1,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.71/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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