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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 42.18 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 42.18 and 23.05 is: 34.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 42.18 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/42.18 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 42.18 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972.25/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.58

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