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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 39.13 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 39.13 and 26.19 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 39.13 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/39.13 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 39.13 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 1,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.75/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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