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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 38.72 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 38.72 and 23.73 is: 32.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 38.72 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/38.72 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 38.72 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.71/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.70

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