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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 39.67 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 39.67 and 23.28 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 39.67 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/39.67 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 39.67 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.30/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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