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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 42.04 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 42.04 and 25.17 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 42.04 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/42.04 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 42.04 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 1,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.15/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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