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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.86, 43.28 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.86, 43.28 and 11.74 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.86 : 43.28 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.86/43.28 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.86x = 43.28 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.86x = 508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.11/28.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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