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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 39.59 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 39.59 and 26.85 is: 37.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 39.59 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/39.59 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 39.59 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 1,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.86/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.02

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