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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 38.90 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 38.90 and 26.75 is: 36.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 38.90 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/38.90 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 38.90 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 1,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.25/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.83

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