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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 42.76 and 9.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 42.76 and 9.24 is: 13.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 42.76 = 9.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/42.76 = 9.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 42.76 × 9.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.03/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.86

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