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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 42.15 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 42.15 and 23.66 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 42.15 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/42.15 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 42.15 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.06/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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