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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 38.78 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 38.78 and 23.52 is: 32.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 38.78 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/38.78 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 38.78 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.22/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.41

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