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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.18, 39.06 and 26.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.18, 39.06 and 26.81 is: 37.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.18 : 39.06 = 26.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.18/39.06 = 26.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.18x = 39.06 × 26.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.18x = 1,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.20/28.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.16

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