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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.72, 43.10 and 12.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.72, 43.10 and 12.69 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.72 : 43.10 = 12.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.72/43.10 = 12.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.72x = 43.10 × 12.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.72x = 546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.88/28.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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