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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 41.99 and 10.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 41.99 and 10.89 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 41.99 = 10.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/41.99 = 10.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 41.99 × 10.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.14/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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