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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.30, 38.96 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.30, 38.96 and 25.17 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.30 : 38.96 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.30/38.96 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.30x = 38.96 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.30x = 980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.56/28.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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