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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.92, 43.62 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.92, 43.62 and 24.93 is: 37.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 43.62 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/43.62 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 43.62 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 1,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.45/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.60

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