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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 39.09 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 39.09 and 25.94 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 39.09 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/39.09 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 39.09 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 1,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.99/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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