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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 38.92 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 38.92 and 23.07 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 38.92 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/38.92 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 38.92 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.88/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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