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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 39.45 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 39.45 and 23.17 is: 31.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 39.45 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/39.45 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 39.45 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.06/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.99

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