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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 43.41 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 43.41 and 25.49 is: 38.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 43.41 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/43.41 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 43.41 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 1,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.73/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.29

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