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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 42.72 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 42.72 and 13.27 is: 19.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 42.72 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/42.72 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 42.72 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.74/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.89

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