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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 39.67 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 39.67 and 23.61 is: 32.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 39.67 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/39.67 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 39.67 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.61/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.54

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