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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 39.11 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 39.11 and 25.22 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 39.11 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/39.11 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 39.11 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.33/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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