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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 43.44 and 8.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 43.44 and 8.67 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 43.44 = 8.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/43.44 = 8.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 43.44 × 8.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.58/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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