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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.95 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.95 and 25.97 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.95 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.95 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.95 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 1,037.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.17/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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