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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.19 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.19 and 25.10 is: 37.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.19 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.19 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.19 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 1,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.97/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.66

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