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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 42.73 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 42.73 and 26.07 is: 39.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 42.73 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/42.73 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 42.73 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 1,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.63/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.05

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