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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 40.01 and 23.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 40.01 and 23.53 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 40.01 = 23.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/40.01 = 23.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 40.01 × 23.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.44/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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