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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.58, 39.43 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.58, 39.43 and 24.20 is: 33.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.58 : 39.43 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.58/39.43 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.58x = 39.43 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.58x = 954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.21/28.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.39

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