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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 39.50 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 39.50 and 25.31 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 39.50 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/39.50 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 39.50 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.75/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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