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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.09, 42.01 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.09, 42.01 and 24.76 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.09 : 42.01 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.09/42.01 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.09x = 42.01 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.09x = 1,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.17/28.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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