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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.16 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.16 and 25.76 is: 38.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.16 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.16 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.16 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 1,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.04/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.65

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