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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.09 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.09 and 23.95 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.09 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.09 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.09 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 1,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.01/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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