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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 39.27 and 25.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 39.27 and 25.05 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 39.27 = 25.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/39.27 = 25.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 39.27 × 25.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.71/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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