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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 42.70 and 25.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 42.70 and 25.81 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 42.70 = 25.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/42.70 = 25.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 42.70 × 25.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 1,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.09/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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