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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.24, 42.16 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.24, 42.16 and 24.45 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.24 : 42.16 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.24/42.16 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.24x = 42.16 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.24x = 1,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.69/28.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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