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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 43.30 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 43.30 and 28 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 43.30 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/43.30 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 43.30 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 1,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212.40/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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