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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 42.71 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 42.71 and 24.64 is: 36.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 42.71 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/42.71 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 42.71 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 1,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.14/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.94

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