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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.87, 43.29 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.87, 43.29 and 13.68 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.87 : 43.29 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.87/43.29 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.87x = 43.29 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.87x = 592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.21/28.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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