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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 43.47 and 10.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 43.47 and 10.96 is: 16.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 43.47 = 10.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/43.47 = 10.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 43.47 × 10.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.32/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.44

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