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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 38.67 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 38.67 and 24.41 is: 33.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 38.67 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/38.67 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 38.67 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.74/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.64

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