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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 39.08 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 39.08 and 23.45 is: 32.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 39.08 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/39.08 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 39.08 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.43/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.23

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