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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.45, 42.43 and 25.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.45, 42.43 and 25.41 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.45 : 42.43 = 25.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.45/42.43 = 25.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.45x = 42.43 × 25.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.45x = 1,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.02/28.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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