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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.20, 38.80 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.20, 38.80 and 24.90 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.20 : 38.80 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.20/38.80 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.20x = 38.80 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.20x = 966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966.12/28.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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