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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.18, 38.82 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.18, 38.82 and 23.01 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.18 : 38.82 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.18/38.82 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.18x = 38.82 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.18x = 893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893.25/28.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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