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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 42.97 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 42.97 and 23.05 is: 34.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 42.97 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/42.97 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 42.97 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.46/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.41

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