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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 43.40 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 43.40 and 24.13 is: 36.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 43.40 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/43.40 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 43.40 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 1,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.24/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.15

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