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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 42.89 and 25.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 42.89 and 25.60 is: 38.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 42.89 = 25.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/42.89 = 25.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 42.89 × 25.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 1,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.98/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.40

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