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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.67, 43.02 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.67, 43.02 and 13.48 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.67 : 43.02 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.67/43.02 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.67x = 43.02 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.67x = 579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.66/28.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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