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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.47 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.47 and 23.45 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.47 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.47 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.47 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.26/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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