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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.39 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.39 and 23.96 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.39 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.39 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.39 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 1,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015.66/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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