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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 38.73 and 23.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 38.73 and 23.63 is: 32.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 38.73 = 23.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/38.73 = 23.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 38.73 × 23.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.00/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.62

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