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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28, 42.04 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28, 42.04 and 24.42 is: 36.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28 : 42.04 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28/42.04 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28x = 42.04 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28x = 1,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026.62/28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.66

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