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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.54, 42.85 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.54, 42.85 and 24.74 is: 37.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.54 : 42.85 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.54/42.85 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.54x = 42.85 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.54x = 1,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.09/28.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.14

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