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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 39.90 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 39.90 and 25.88 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 39.90 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/39.90 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 39.90 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 1,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.61/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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