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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 41.81 and 25.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 41.81 and 25.00 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 41.81 = 25.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/41.81 = 25.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 41.81 × 25.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 1,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.02/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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