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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 60.31 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 60.31 and 28.89 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 60.31 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/60.31 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 60.31 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 1,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.21/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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