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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 42.17 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 42.17 and 13.65 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 42.17 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/42.17 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 42.17 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.62/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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