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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 39.51 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 39.51 and 26.89 is: 37.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 39.51 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/39.51 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 39.51 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 1,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.23/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.15

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