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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 42.05 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 42.05 and 24.09 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 42.05 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/42.05 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 42.05 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 1,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.98/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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