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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 39.47 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 39.47 and 25.88 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 39.47 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/39.47 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 39.47 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 1,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.16/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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