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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 43.33 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 43.33 and 25.91 is: 39.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 43.33 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/43.33 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 43.33 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 1,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.68/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.04

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