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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.21 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.21 and 26.16 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.21 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.21 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.21 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 1,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.42/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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