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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 38.84 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 38.84 and 25.07 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 38.84 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/38.84 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 38.84 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.40/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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