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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 42.90 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 42.90 and 23.52 is: 35.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 42.90 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/42.90 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 42.90 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 1,009.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.01/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.30

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