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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.25, 38.98 and 23.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.25, 38.98 and 23.90 is: 32.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.25 : 38.98 = 23.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.25/38.98 = 23.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.25x = 38.98 × 23.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.25x = 931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.46/28.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.97

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