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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 39.56 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 39.56 and 24.50 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 39.56 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/39.56 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 39.56 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.20/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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