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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 42.08 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 42.08 and 25.85 is: 38.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 42.08 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/42.08 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 42.08 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 1,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.43/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.66

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