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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 42.34 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 42.34 and 23.10 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 42.34 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/42.34 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 42.34 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.11/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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