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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.68, 42.96 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.68, 42.96 and 25.92 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.68 : 42.96 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.68/42.96 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.68x = 42.96 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.68x = 1,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.52/28.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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