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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.10 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.10 and 23.02 is: 34.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.10 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.10 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.10 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.14/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.49

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