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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 39.04 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 39.04 and 28 is: 38.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 39.04 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/39.04 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 39.04 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 1,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.12/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.71

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