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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 42.34 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 42.34 and 12.19 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 42.34 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/42.34 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 42.34 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.99/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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