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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.94, 43.40 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.94, 43.40 and 12.90 is: 19.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.94 : 43.40 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.94/43.40 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.94x = 43.40 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.94x = 559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.86/28.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.35

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