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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.78, 39.74 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.78, 39.74 and 24.66 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.78 : 39.74 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.78/39.74 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.78x = 39.74 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.78x = 980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.00/28.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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