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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 38.79 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 38.79 and 26.47 is: 36.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 38.79 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/38.79 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 38.79 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 1,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026.82/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.47

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