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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 39.23 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 39.23 and 22.97 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 39.23 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/39.23 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 39.23 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.97/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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