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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.04, 38.60 and 24.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.04, 38.60 and 24.96 is: 34.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.04 : 38.60 = 24.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.04/38.60 = 24.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.04x = 38.60 × 24.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.04x = 963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.46/28.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.36

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