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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.94, 43.37 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.94, 43.37 and 25.56 is: 38.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.94 : 43.37 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.94/43.37 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.94x = 43.37 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.94x = 1,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.51/28.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.31

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