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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 38.43 and 25.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 38.43 and 25.70 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 38.43 = 25.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/38.43 = 25.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 38.43 × 25.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.56/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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