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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.01, 42.03 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.01, 42.03 and 11.97 is: 17.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.01 : 42.03 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.01/42.03 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.01x = 42.03 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.01x = 503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.10/28.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.96

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