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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.40, 42.64 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.40, 42.64 and 24.44 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.40 : 42.64 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.40/42.64 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.40x = 42.64 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.40x = 1,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042.12/28.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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