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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 42.99 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 42.99 and 25.77 is: 38.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 42.99 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/42.99 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 42.99 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 1,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.94/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.46

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