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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.82, 43.23 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.82, 43.23 and 12.78 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.82 : 43.23 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.82/43.23 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.82x = 43.23 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.82x = 552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.48/28.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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