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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 42.94 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 42.94 and 26.60 is: 39.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 42.94 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/42.94 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 42.94 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 1,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.20/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.55

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