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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 43.31 and 10.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 43.31 and 10.84 is: 16.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 43.31 = 10.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/43.31 = 10.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 43.31 × 10.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.26/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.25

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