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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 38.77 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 38.77 and 24.66 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 38.77 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/38.77 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 38.77 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.07/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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