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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.19, 42.21 and 26.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.19, 42.21 and 26.03 is: 38.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.19 : 42.21 = 26.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.19/42.21 = 26.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.19x = 42.21 × 26.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.19x = 1,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.52/28.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.98

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