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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 42.98 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 42.98 and 23.54 is: 35.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 42.98 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/42.98 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 42.98 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 1,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011.42/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.34

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