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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 39.68 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 39.68 and 24.41 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 39.68 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/39.68 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 39.68 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968.77/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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