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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 43.10 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 43.10 and 12.71 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 43.10 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/43.10 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 43.10 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.80/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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