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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 43.20 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 43.20 and 12.55 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 43.20 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/43.20 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 43.20 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.01/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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