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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.45, 42.50 and 23.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.45, 42.50 and 23.38 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.45 : 42.50 = 23.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.45/42.50 = 23.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.45x = 42.50 × 23.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.45x = 993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.65/28.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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