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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 39.18 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 39.18 and 25.65 is: 35.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 39.18 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/39.18 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 39.18 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 1,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.97/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.41

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