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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 39.28 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 39.28 and 26.45 is: 36.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 39.28 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/39.28 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 39.28 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 1,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038.69/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.40

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