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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 39.27 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 39.27 and 26.43 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 39.27 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/39.27 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 39.27 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 1,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.91/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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