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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 39.15 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 39.15 and 26.85 is: 37.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 39.15 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/39.15 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 39.15 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 1,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.18/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.25

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