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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 38.94 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 38.94 and 24.35 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 38.94 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/38.94 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 38.94 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.19/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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