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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 43.16 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 43.16 and 28.55 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 43.16 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/43.16 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 43.16 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 1,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232.08/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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