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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 42.68 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 42.68 and 26.06 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 42.68 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/42.68 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 42.68 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 1,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.90/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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