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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.17 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.17 and 24.31 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.17 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.17 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.17 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 1,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.46/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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