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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 41.95 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 41.95 and 23.52 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 41.95 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/41.95 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 41.95 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.72/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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