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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.07, 38.78 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.07, 38.78 and 25.06 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.07 : 38.78 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.07/38.78 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.07x = 38.78 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.07x = 971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.83/28.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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