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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 38.67 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 38.67 and 23.91 is: 33.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 38.67 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/38.67 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 38.67 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 924.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.60/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.01

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