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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 42.94 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 42.94 and 26.24 is: 39.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 42.94 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/42.94 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 42.94 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 1,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.75/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.34

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