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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 42.32 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 42.32 and 23.94 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 42.32 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/42.32 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 42.32 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 1,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.14/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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