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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 38.93 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 38.93 and 24.59 is: 33.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 38.93 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/38.93 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 38.93 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.26/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.90

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