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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 39.24 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 39.24 and 23.86 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 39.24 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/39.24 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 39.24 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.27/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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