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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 43.20 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 43.20 and 12.75 is: 19.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 43.20 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/43.20 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 43.20 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.80/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.13

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