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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.27 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.27 and 23.94 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.27 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.27 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.27 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 1,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011.94/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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