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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 43.26 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 43.26 and 23.07 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 43.26 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/43.26 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 43.26 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998.01/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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