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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 39.52 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 39.52 and 26.48 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 39.52 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/39.52 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 39.52 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 1,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.49/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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