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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 41.96 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 41.96 and 26.40 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 41.96 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/41.96 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 41.96 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 1,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.74/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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