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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 42.73 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 42.73 and 23.48 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 42.73 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/42.73 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 42.73 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 1,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003.30/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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