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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 42.44 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 42.44 and 23.51 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 42.44 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/42.44 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 42.44 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.55/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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