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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 42.62 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 42.62 and 25.94 is: 38.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 42.62 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/42.62 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 42.62 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 1,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105.56/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.85

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