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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 39.66 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 39.66 and 23.32 is: 32.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 39.66 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/39.66 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 39.66 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.87/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.11

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