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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 43.09 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 43.09 and 23.05 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 43.09 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/43.09 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 43.09 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.11/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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