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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.27, 42.62 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.27, 42.62 and 26.31 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.27 : 42.62 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.27/42.62 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.27x = 42.62 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.27x = 1,121.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121.51/28.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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