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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 39.42 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 39.42 and 23.14 is: 31.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 39.42 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/39.42 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 39.42 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.18/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.89

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