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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 39.24 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 39.24 and 25.72 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 39.24 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/39.24 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 39.24 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 1,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.25/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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