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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.13, 42.04 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.13, 42.04 and 24.35 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 42.04 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/42.04 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 42.04 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 1,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.40/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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