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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.39, 39.14 and 23.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.39, 39.14 and 23.53 is: 32.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.39 : 39.14 = 23.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.39/39.14 = 23.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.39x = 39.14 × 23.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.39x = 920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.65/28.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.43

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