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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 43.26 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 43.26 and 11.71 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 43.26 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/43.26 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 43.26 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.36/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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