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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.21 and 24.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.21 and 24.83 is: 37.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.21 = 24.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.21 = 24.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.21 × 24.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 1,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.56/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.07

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