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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 39.49 and 24.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 39.49 and 24.05 is: 33.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 39.49 = 24.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/39.49 = 24.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 39.49 × 24.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.73/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.14

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