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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.88 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.88 and 24.60 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.88 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.88 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.88 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.05/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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