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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.37, 42.75 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.37, 42.75 and 25.46 is: 38.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.37 : 42.75 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.37/42.75 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.37x = 42.75 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.37x = 1,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.42/28.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.36

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