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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 39.19 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 39.19 and 26.82 is: 36.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 39.19 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/39.19 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 39.19 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 1,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.08/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.79

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