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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 42.98 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 42.98 and 25.44 is: 37.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 42.98 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/42.98 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 42.98 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 1,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.41/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.97

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