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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 42.94 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 42.94 and 25.93 is: 39.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 42.94 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/42.94 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 42.94 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 1,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.62/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.00

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