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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 38.58 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 38.58 and 25.76 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 38.58 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/38.58 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 38.58 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.63/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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