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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 39.29 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 39.29 and 23.74 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 39.29 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/39.29 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 39.29 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932.53/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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