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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.85, 39.78 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.85, 39.78 and 25.38 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.85 : 39.78 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.85/39.78 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.85x = 39.78 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.85x = 1,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.62/28.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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