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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 39.06 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 39.06 and 25.38 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 39.06 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/39.06 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 39.06 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.34/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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