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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.28, 54.21 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.28, 54.21 and 25.46 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.28 : 54.21 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.28/54.21 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.28x = 54.21 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.28x = 1,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.19/39.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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