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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 42.12 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 42.12 and 24.32 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 42.12 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/42.12 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 42.12 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 1,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.36/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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