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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 39.92 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 39.92 and 24.80 is: 34.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 39.92 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/39.92 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 39.92 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.02/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.28

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