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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 42.92 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 42.92 and 24.08 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 42.92 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/42.92 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 42.92 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 1,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033.18/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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