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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 42.46 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 42.46 and 25.50 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 42.46 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/42.46 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 42.46 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 1,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.73/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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