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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.52, 39.34 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.52, 39.34 and 24.18 is: 33.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.52 : 39.34 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.52/39.34 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.52x = 39.34 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.52x = 951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.27/28.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.35

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