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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 43.18 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 43.18 and 13.56 is: 20.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 43.18 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/43.18 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 43.18 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.61/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.36

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