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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 42.62 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 42.62 and 25.97 is: 38.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 42.62 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/42.62 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 42.62 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 1,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.50/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.93

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