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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 38.80 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 38.80 and 23.25 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 38.80 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/38.80 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 38.80 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.10/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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