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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 43.18 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 43.18 and 25.79 is: 38.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 43.18 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/43.18 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 43.18 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 1,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.33/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.69

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