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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.20 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.20 and 25.02 is: 37.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.20 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.20 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.20 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 1,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.84/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.34

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