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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 39.98 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 39.98 and 23.13 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 39.98 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/39.98 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 39.98 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.74/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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