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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 39.48 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 39.48 and 26.57 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 39.48 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/39.48 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 39.48 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 1,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048.98/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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