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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 42.56 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 42.56 and 24.18 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 42.56 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/42.56 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 42.56 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 1,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.10/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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