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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 43.36 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 43.36 and 13.68 is: 20.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 43.36 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/43.36 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 43.36 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.16/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.52

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