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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 39.75 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 39.75 and 24.20 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 39.75 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/39.75 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 39.75 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.95/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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