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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 38.72 and 23.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 38.72 and 23.18 is: 31.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 38.72 = 23.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/38.72 = 23.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 38.72 × 23.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.41/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.92

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