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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.58 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.58 and 24.50 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.58 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.58 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.58 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 1,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.04/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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