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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 39.49 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 39.49 and 23.15 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 39.49 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/39.49 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 39.49 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.94/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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