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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.46, 39.33 and 23.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.46, 39.33 and 23.30 is: 32.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.46 : 39.33 = 23.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.46/39.33 = 23.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.46x = 39.33 × 23.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.46x = 916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.39/28.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.20

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