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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.69, 43.04 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.69, 43.04 and 13.47 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 43.04 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/43.04 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 43.04 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.75/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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