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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.17 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.17 and 25.96 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.17 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.17 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.17 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 1,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094.69/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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