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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.65, 42.97 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.65, 42.97 and 11.53 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.65 : 42.97 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.65/42.97 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.65x = 42.97 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.65x = 495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.44/28.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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