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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 39.31 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 39.31 and 26.73 is: 37.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 39.31 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/39.31 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 39.31 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 1,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.69/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.06

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