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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 38.89 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 38.89 and 25.43 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 38.89 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/38.89 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 38.89 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 988.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.97/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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