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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 39.31 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 39.31 and 23.93 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 39.31 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/39.31 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 39.31 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.65/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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