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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 42.99 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 42.99 and 24.67 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 42.99 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/42.99 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 42.99 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 1,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.56/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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