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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 39.40 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 39.40 and 24.48 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 39.40 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/39.40 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 39.40 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.51/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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