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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 42.78 and 25.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 42.78 and 25.78 is: 38.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 42.78 = 25.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/42.78 = 25.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 42.78 × 25.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 1,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.87/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.47

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