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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 42.92 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 42.92 and 11.51 is: 17.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 42.92 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/42.92 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 42.92 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.01/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.25

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