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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 42.07 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 42.07 and 23.86 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 42.07 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/42.07 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 42.07 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 1,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.67/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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