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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 38.88 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 38.88 and 24.50 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 38.88 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/38.88 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 38.88 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.66/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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