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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 39.23 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 39.23 and 28.23 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 39.23 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/39.23 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 39.23 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 1,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.32/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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