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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 43.34 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 43.34 and 23.83 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 43.34 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/43.34 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 43.34 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 1,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.56/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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