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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 39.27 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 39.27 and 25.35 is: 35.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 39.27 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/39.27 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 39.27 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.49/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.02

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