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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.80, 35.72 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.80, 35.72 and 10.28 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.80 : 35.72 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.80/35.72 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.80x = 35.72 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.80x = 367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.20/23.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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