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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 38.89 and 24.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 38.89 and 24.70 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 38.89 = 24.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/38.89 = 24.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 38.89 × 24.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.58/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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