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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 43.24 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 43.24 and 8.53 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 43.24 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/43.24 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 43.24 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.97/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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