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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.85, 42.98 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.85, 42.98 and 25.66 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.85 : 42.98 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.85/42.98 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.85x = 42.98 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.85x = 1,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.82/28.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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