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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 42.05 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 42.05 and 12 is: 18.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 42.05 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/42.05 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 42.05 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 504.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.63/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.00

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