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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 39.53 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 39.53 and 23.78 is: 32.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 39.53 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/39.53 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 39.53 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.90/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.82

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