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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 42.53 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 42.53 and 26.06 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 42.53 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/42.53 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 42.53 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 1,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.99/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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