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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.39, 39.07 and 24.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.39, 39.07 and 24.25 is: 33.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.39 : 39.07 = 24.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.39/39.07 = 24.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.39x = 39.07 × 24.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.39x = 947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.45/28.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.37

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