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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 42.24 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 42.24 and 12.96 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 42.24 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/42.24 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 42.24 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.43/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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