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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 42.18 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 42.18 and 26.50 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 42.18 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/42.18 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 42.18 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 1,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.72/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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