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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.31 and 23.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.31 and 23.21 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.31 = 23.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.31 = 23.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.31 × 23.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.90/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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