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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.61, 42.66 and 26.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.61, 42.66 and 26.69 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.61 : 42.66 = 26.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.61/42.66 = 26.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.61x = 42.66 × 26.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.61x = 1,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138.38/28.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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