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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 42.64 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 42.64 and 26.35 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 42.64 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/42.64 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 42.64 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 1,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123.35/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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