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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 39.44 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 39.44 and 23.75 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 39.44 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/39.44 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 39.44 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.58/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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