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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 43.19 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 43.19 and 9.54 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 43.19 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/43.19 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 43.19 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.06/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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