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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.76 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.76 and 25.42 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.76 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.76 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.76 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 1,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010.54/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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