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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.32 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.32 and 23.80 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.32 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.32 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.32 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 1,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031.02/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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