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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 40.03 and 24.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 40.03 and 24.91 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 40.03 = 24.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/40.03 = 24.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 40.03 × 24.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.98/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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