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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 42.44 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 42.44 and 25.82 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 42.44 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/42.44 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 42.44 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 1,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.80/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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