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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.60 and 26.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.60 and 26.29 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.60 = 26.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.60 = 26.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.60 × 26.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.95/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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