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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.87, 39.85 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.87, 39.85 and 24.76 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.87 : 39.85 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.87/39.85 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.87x = 39.85 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.87x = 986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.52/28.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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