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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 42.16 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 42.16 and 26.28 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 42.16 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/42.16 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 42.16 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 1,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.96/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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