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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.88 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.88 and 23.76 is: 35.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.88 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.88 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.88 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.83/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.67

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