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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 42.96 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 42.96 and 24.14 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 42.96 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/42.96 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 42.96 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 1,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.05/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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