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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 42.09 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 42.09 and 23.07 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 42.09 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/42.09 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 42.09 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971.02/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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