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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 42.72 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 42.72 and 24.92 is: 37.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 42.72 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/42.72 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 42.72 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 1,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.46/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.33

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