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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 42.21 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 42.21 and 23.69 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 42.21 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/42.21 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 42.21 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.74/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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