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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 39.74 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 39.74 and 25.50 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 39.74 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/39.74 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 39.74 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 1,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.37/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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