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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.74 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.74 and 23.42 is: 32.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.74 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.74 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.74 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.29/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.36

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