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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 39.78 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 39.78 and 23.33 is: 32.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 39.78 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/39.78 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 39.78 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 927.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927.87/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.23

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