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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.32 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.32 and 26.30 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.32 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.32 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.32 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 1,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.67/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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