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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 42.75 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 42.75 and 26.57 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 42.75 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/42.75 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 42.75 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 1,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135.65/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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