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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 43.35 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 43.35 and 25.64 is: 38.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 43.35 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/43.35 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 43.35 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 1,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.49/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.35

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