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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 42.26 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 42.26 and 26.28 is: 39.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 42.26 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/42.26 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 42.26 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 1,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.59/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.24

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