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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 39.06 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 39.06 and 24.03 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 39.06 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/39.06 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 39.06 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.61/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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