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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 42.44 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 42.44 and 26.82 is: 39.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 42.44 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/42.44 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 42.44 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 1,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138.24/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.99

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