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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 43.14 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 43.14 and 23.41 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 43.14 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/43.14 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 43.14 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 1,009.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.91/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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