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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.14 and 24.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.14 and 24.68 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.14 = 24.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.14 = 24.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.14 × 24.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 1,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.42/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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