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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.03 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.03 and 23.76 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.03 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.03 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.03 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.63/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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