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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.09, 42.12 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.09, 42.12 and 18.21 is: 27.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.09 : 42.12 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.09/42.12 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.09x = 42.12 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.09x = 767.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.01/28.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.31

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