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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.39, 42.55 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.39, 42.55 and 25.17 is: 37.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.39 : 42.55 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.39/42.55 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.39x = 42.55 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.39x = 1,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.98/28.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.72

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