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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.00, 41.96 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.00, 41.96 and 23.50 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.00 : 41.96 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.00/41.96 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.00x = 41.96 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.00x = 986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.01/28.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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