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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.27, 42.41 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.27, 42.41 and 25.59 is: 38.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.27 : 42.41 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.27/42.41 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.27x = 42.41 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.27x = 1,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.24/28.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.39

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