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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 43.08 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 43.08 and 13.50 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 43.08 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/43.08 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 43.08 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.58/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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