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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 41.91 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 41.91 and 23.84 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 41.91 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/41.91 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 41.91 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.02/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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