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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.26, 38.91 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.26, 38.91 and 24.12 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.26 : 38.91 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.26/38.91 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.26x = 38.91 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.26x = 938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.51/28.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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