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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 41.93 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 41.93 and 23.76 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 41.93 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/41.93 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 41.93 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.36/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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