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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.38, 39.12 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.38, 39.12 and 24.30 is: 33.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.38 : 39.12 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.38/39.12 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.38x = 39.12 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.38x = 950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.62/28.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.50

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