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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 42.10 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 42.10 and 23.27 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 42.10 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/42.10 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 42.10 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.40/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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