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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 39.29 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 39.29 and 25.31 is: 34.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 39.29 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/39.29 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 39.29 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994.40/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.83

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