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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 43.45 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 43.45 and 10.93 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 43.45 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/43.45 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 43.45 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.91/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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