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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 39.58 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 39.58 and 23.25 is: 32.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 39.58 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/39.58 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 39.58 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.24/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.04

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