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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 43.03 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 43.03 and 11.56 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 43.03 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/43.03 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 43.03 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.43/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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