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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 42.89 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 42.89 and 25.35 is: 37.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 42.89 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/42.89 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 42.89 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 1,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.13/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.85

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