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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.45, 42.73 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.45, 42.73 and 25.75 is: 38.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.45 : 42.73 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.45/42.73 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.45x = 42.73 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.45x = 1,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100.29/28.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.67

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