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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 42.43 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 42.43 and 25.56 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 42.43 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/42.43 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 42.43 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 1,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.29/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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