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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.38 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.38 and 24.11 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.38 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.38 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.38 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 1,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.77/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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