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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.59, 42.68 and 24.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.59, 42.68 and 24.98 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.59 : 42.68 = 24.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.59/42.68 = 24.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.59x = 42.68 × 24.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.59x = 1,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065.81/28.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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