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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 41.96 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 41.96 and 23.72 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 41.96 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/41.96 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 41.96 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.29/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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