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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 39.78 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 39.78 and 25.23 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 39.78 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/39.78 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 39.78 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 1,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.65/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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