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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.10, 42.12 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.10, 42.12 and 17.12 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.10 : 42.12 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.10/42.12 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.10x = 42.12 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.10x = 721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.09/28.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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