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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 38.96 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 38.96 and 23.40 is: 32.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 38.96 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/38.96 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 38.96 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.66/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.24

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