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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 39.65 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 39.65 and 23.59 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 39.65 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/39.65 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 39.65 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935.34/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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