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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.55, 39.39 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.55, 39.39 and 23.39 is: 32.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.55 : 39.39 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.55/39.39 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.55x = 39.39 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.55x = 921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.20/28.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.26

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