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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.14 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.14 and 25.58 is: 38.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.14 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.14 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.14 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 1,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077.94/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.31

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