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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 39.71 and 23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 39.71 and 23 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 39.71 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/39.71 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 39.71 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.22/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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