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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.32 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.32 and 25.55 is: 38.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.32 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.32 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.32 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 1,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081.29/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.14

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