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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 39 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 39 and 23.67 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 39 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/39 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 39 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.13/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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