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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.65 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.65 and 25.52 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.65 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.65 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.65 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.43/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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