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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.28, 43.93 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.28, 43.93 and 11 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.28 : 43.93 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.28/43.93 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.28x = 43.93 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.28x = 483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.23/29.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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