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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 43.37 and 8.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 43.37 and 8.62 is: 12.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 43.37 = 8.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/43.37 = 8.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 43.37 × 8.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.83/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.93

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