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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.34 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.34 and 13.01 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.34 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.34 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.34 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.78/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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