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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 42.47 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 42.47 and 26.70 is: 39.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 42.47 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/42.47 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 42.47 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 1,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.95/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.84

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