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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.36, 39.04 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.36, 39.04 and 23.72 is: 32.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.36 : 39.04 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.36/39.04 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.36x = 39.04 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.36x = 926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.03/28.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.65

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