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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.75, 43.13 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.75, 43.13 and 12.50 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.75 : 43.13 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.75/43.13 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.75x = 43.13 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.75x = 539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.13/28.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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