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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 41.99 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 41.99 and 24.37 is: 36.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 41.99 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/41.99 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 41.99 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 1,023.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.07/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.35

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