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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 42.36 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 42.36 and 25.37 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 42.36 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/42.36 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 42.36 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 1,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074.46/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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