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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 42.80 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 42.80 and 23.79 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 42.80 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/42.80 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 42.80 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 1,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.21/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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