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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.12, 41.96 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.12, 41.96 and 24.08 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.12 : 41.96 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.12/41.96 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.12x = 41.96 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.12x = 1,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010.40/28.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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