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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 38.92 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 38.92 and 25.04 is: 34.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 38.92 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/38.92 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 38.92 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974.56/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.46

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