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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 43.33 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 43.33 and 25.69 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 43.33 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/43.33 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 43.33 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 1,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.80/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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