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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 43.12 and 24.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 43.12 and 24.26 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 43.12 = 24.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/43.12 = 24.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 43.12 × 24.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 1,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.97/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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