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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.01 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.01 and 23.07 is: 34.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.01 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.01 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.01 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.40/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.45

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