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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.71, 43.02 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.71, 43.02 and 12.65 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.71 : 43.02 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.71/43.02 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.71x = 43.02 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.71x = 543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.99/28.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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