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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.89, 39.92 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.89, 39.92 and 24.12 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.89 : 39.92 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.89/39.92 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.89x = 39.92 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.89x = 962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962.75/28.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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