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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 43.32 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 43.32 and 10.86 is: 16.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 43.32 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/43.32 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 43.32 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.50/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.28

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