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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.28 and 23.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.28 and 23.34 is: 35.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.28 = 23.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.28 = 23.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.28 × 23.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.82/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.07

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