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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 42.38 and 26.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 42.38 and 26.39 is: 39.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 42.38 = 26.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/42.38 = 26.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 42.38 × 26.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 1,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.06/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.33

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