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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 39.76 and 23.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 39.76 and 23.98 is: 33.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 39.76 = 23.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/39.76 = 23.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 39.76 × 23.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.44/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.08

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