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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 39.53 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 39.53 and 23.47 is: 32.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 39.53 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/39.53 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 39.53 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.73/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.39

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