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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 39.60 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 39.60 and 25.02 is: 34.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 39.60 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/39.60 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 39.60 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.79/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.56

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