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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 38.78 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 38.78 and 24.27 is: 33.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 38.78 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/38.78 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 38.78 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.01/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.44

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