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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 39.08 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 39.08 and 26.80 is: 36.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 39.08 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/39.08 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 39.08 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 1,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.34/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.96

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