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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 38.79 and 24.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 38.79 and 24.01 is: 33.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 38.79 = 24.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/38.79 = 24.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 38.79 × 24.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.25/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.14

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