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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.76, 42.93 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.76, 42.93 and 23.88 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.76 : 42.93 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.76/42.93 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.76x = 42.93 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.76x = 1,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.17/28.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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