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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.16 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.16 and 12.08 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.16 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.16 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.16 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.29/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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