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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.27 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.27 and 23.90 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.27 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.27 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.27 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 1,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.95/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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