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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.73, 43.11 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.73, 43.11 and 13.52 is: 20.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.73 : 43.11 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.73/43.11 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.73x = 43.11 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.73x = 582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.95/28.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.29

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