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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 39.06 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 39.06 and 26.46 is: 36.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 39.06 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/39.06 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 39.06 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 1,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033.53/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.57

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