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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 42.03 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 42.03 and 23.20 is: 34.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 42.03 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/42.03 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 42.03 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.10/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.80

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