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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.67 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.67 and 28.24 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.67 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.67 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.67 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 1,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120.28/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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