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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.22 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.22 and 25.72 is: 38.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.22 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.22 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.22 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 1,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.90/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.62

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