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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 42.03 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 42.03 and 23.73 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 42.03 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/42.03 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 42.03 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.37/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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