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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 39.63 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 39.63 and 24.13 is: 33.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 39.63 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/39.63 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 39.63 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.27/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.26

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