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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.62 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.62 and 26.84 is: 40.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.62 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.62 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.62 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.57/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.04

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