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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.29, 42.24 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.29, 42.24 and 23.43 is: 34.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.29 : 42.24 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.29/42.24 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.29x = 42.24 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.29x = 989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.68/28.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.98

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