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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 39.65 and 26.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 39.65 and 26.00 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 39.65 = 26.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/39.65 = 26.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 39.65 × 26.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 1,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.57/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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