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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 39.71 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 39.71 and 25.69 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 39.71 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/39.71 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 39.71 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 1,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020.09/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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