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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 42.50 and 26.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 42.50 and 26.36 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 42.50 = 26.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/42.50 = 26.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 42.50 × 26.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 1,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120.30/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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