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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.06, 42.07 and 12.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.06, 42.07 and 12.61 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 42.07 = 12.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/42.07 = 12.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 42.07 × 12.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.50/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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