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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 39.44 and 26.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 39.44 and 26.29 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 39.44 = 26.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/39.44 = 26.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 39.44 × 26.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 1,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.88/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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