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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 38.95 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 38.95 and 23.61 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 38.95 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/38.95 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 38.95 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.49/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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