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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.42 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.42 and 23.79 is: 35.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.42 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.42 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.42 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 1,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.42/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.69

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