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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.09 and 25.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.09 and 25.83 is: 38.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.09 = 25.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.09 = 25.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.09 × 25.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 1,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.97/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.72

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