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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.48 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.48 and 24.15 is: 36.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.48 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.48 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.48 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 1,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.04/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.30

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