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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 39.88 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 39.88 and 23.76 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 39.88 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/39.88 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 39.88 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.55/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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