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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.30 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.30 and 25.61 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.30 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.30 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.30 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 1,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.09/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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