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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 39.47 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 39.47 and 26.46 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 39.47 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/39.47 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 39.47 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 1,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.38/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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