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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.21, 38.92 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.21, 38.92 and 26.98 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.21 : 38.92 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.21/38.92 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.21x = 38.92 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.21x = 1,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.06/28.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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