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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 38.84 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 38.84 and 23.61 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 38.84 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/38.84 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 38.84 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917.01/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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