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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.01 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.01 and 26.08 is: 38.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.01 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.01 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.01 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 1,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.62/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.96

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