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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 42.89 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 42.89 and 13.41 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 42.89 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/42.89 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 42.89 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.19/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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