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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.28, 43.88 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.28, 43.88 and 11.23 is: 16.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.28 : 43.88 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.28/43.88 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.28x = 43.88 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.28x = 492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.69/29.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.83

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