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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.22 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.22 and 26.48 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.22 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.22 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.22 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 1,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.99/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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