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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.02, 42.06 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.02, 42.06 and 12.82 is: 19.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.02 : 42.06 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.02/42.06 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.02x = 42.06 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.02x = 539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.21/28.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.24

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