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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 41.86 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 41.86 and 23.99 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 41.86 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/41.86 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 41.86 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 1,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004.18/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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