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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 39.22 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 39.22 and 25.46 is: 34.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 39.22 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/39.22 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 39.22 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.54/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.96

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