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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.29, 42.32 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.29, 42.32 and 23.48 is: 35.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.29 : 42.32 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.29/42.32 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.29x = 42.32 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.29x = 993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.46/28.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.12

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