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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.68, 39.60 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.68, 39.60 and 24.58 is: 33.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.68 : 39.60 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.68/39.60 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.68x = 39.60 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.68x = 973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.37/28.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.94

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