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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.24 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.24 and 23.56 is: 32.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.24 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.24 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.24 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.49/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.51

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