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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.41 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.41 and 26.98 is: 40.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.41 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.41 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.41 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 1,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.18/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.36

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