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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 38.98 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 38.98 and 24.10 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 38.98 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/38.98 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 38.98 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 939.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.35/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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