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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 39.34 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 39.34 and 24.40 is: 33.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 39.34 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/39.34 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 39.34 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.84/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.68

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