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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 39.26 and 25.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 39.26 and 25.01 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 39.26 = 25.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/39.26 = 25.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 39.26 × 25.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.91/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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