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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 42.50 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 42.50 and 24.45 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 42.50 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/42.50 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 42.50 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 1,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.19/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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