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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 43 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 43 and 25.30 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 43 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/43 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 43 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 1,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.90/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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