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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.15 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.15 and 12.88 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.15 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.15 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.15 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.62/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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