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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 39.93 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 39.93 and 23.47 is: 32.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 39.93 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/39.93 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 39.93 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.16/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.39

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