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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.17, 38.77 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.17, 38.77 and 23.23 is: 31.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.17 : 38.77 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.17/38.77 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.17x = 38.77 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.17x = 900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.63/28.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.97

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