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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.22 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.22 and 25.30 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.22 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.22 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.22 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.27/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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