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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.35, 42.29 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.35, 42.29 and 24.09 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.35 : 42.29 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.35/42.29 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.35x = 42.29 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.35x = 1,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.65/28.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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