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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 42.89 and 26.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 42.89 and 26.27 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 42.89 = 26.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/42.89 = 26.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 42.89 × 26.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 1,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.57/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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