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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 39.70 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 39.70 and 26.60 is: 36.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 39.70 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/39.70 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 39.70 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 1,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.02/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.72

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