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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 39.14 and 23.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 39.14 and 23.18 is: 31.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 39.14 = 23.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/39.14 = 23.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 39.14 × 23.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.95/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.94

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