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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 42.38 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 42.38 and 26.64 is: 40.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 42.38 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/42.38 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 42.38 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 1,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.00/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.16

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