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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 42.30 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 42.30 and 26.14 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 42.30 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/42.30 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 42.30 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 1,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.72/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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