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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.84, 39.72 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.84, 39.72 and 26.38 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.84 : 39.72 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.84/39.72 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.84x = 39.72 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.84x = 1,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.81/28.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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