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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.00, 42.03 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.00, 42.03 and 23.75 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.00 : 42.03 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.00/42.03 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.00x = 42.03 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.00x = 998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.16/28.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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