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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 39.37 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 39.37 and 25.55 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 39.37 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/39.37 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 39.37 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 1,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.90/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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