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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 39.69 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 39.69 and 26.82 is: 36.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 39.69 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/39.69 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 39.69 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 1,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.49/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.85

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