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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 42.96 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 42.96 and 25.22 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 42.96 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/42.96 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 42.96 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 1,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.45/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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