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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 40.02 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 40.02 and 24.42 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 40.02 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/40.02 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 40.02 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.29/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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