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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 42.06 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 42.06 and 23.73 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 42.06 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/42.06 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 42.06 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.08/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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