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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 39.82 and 25.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 39.82 and 25.80 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 39.82 = 25.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/39.82 = 25.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 39.82 × 25.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 1,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.36/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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