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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 43.10 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 43.10 and 23.01 is: 34.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 43.10 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/43.10 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 43.10 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.62/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.56

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