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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 43.44 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 43.44 and 24.44 is: 36.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 43.44 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/43.44 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 43.44 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 1,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.67/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.66

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