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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 42.66 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 42.66 and 25.52 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 42.66 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/42.66 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 42.66 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 1,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.47/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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