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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 42.84 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 42.84 and 24.66 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 42.84 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/42.84 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 42.84 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 1,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.43/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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