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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.74 and 24.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.74 and 24.29 is: 36.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.74 = 24.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.74 = 24.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.74 × 24.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 1,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.82/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.34

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