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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 39.96 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 39.96 and 23.72 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 39.96 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/39.96 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 39.96 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.95/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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