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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 39.04 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 39.04 and 26.72 is: 36.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 39.04 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/39.04 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 39.04 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 1,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.15/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.81

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