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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 40.02 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 40.02 and 23.80 is: 32.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 40.02 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/40.02 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 40.02 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.48/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.89

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