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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.42 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.42 and 26.46 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.42 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.42 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.42 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 1,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.05/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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