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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 39.87 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 39.87 and 26.01 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 39.87 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/39.87 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 39.87 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 1,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.02/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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