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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 43.45 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 43.45 and 13.75 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 43.45 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/43.45 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 43.45 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.44/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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