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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 39.94 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 39.94 and 25.32 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 39.94 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/39.94 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 39.94 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 1,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011.22/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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