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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 38.89 and 26.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 38.89 and 26.59 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 38.89 = 26.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/38.89 = 26.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 38.89 × 26.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 1,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034.09/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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