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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 40.01 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 40.01 and 23.57 is: 32.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 40.01 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/40.01 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 40.01 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.87/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.53

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