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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 39.57 and 26.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 39.57 and 26.58 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 39.57 = 26.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/39.57 = 26.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 39.57 × 26.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 1,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.77/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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