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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.48, 42.77 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.48, 42.77 and 25.31 is: 38.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.48 : 42.77 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.48/42.77 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.48x = 42.77 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.48x = 1,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.51/28.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.01

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