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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 42.96 and 23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 42.96 and 23 is: 34.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 42.96 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/42.96 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 42.96 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.08/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.34

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