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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 38.99 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 38.99 and 26.15 is: 35.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 38.99 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/38.99 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 38.99 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 1,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.26/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.88

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