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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 41.84 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 41.84 and 26.72 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 41.84 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/41.84 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 41.84 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 1,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.96/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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