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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.91, 43.25 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.91, 43.25 and 24.06 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.91 : 43.25 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.91/43.25 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.91x = 43.25 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.91x = 1,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.66/28.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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