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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.17, 42.17 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.17, 42.17 and 26.27 is: 39.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.17 : 42.17 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.17/42.17 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.17x = 42.17 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.17x = 1,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.81/28.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.33

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