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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 42.31 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 42.31 and 12.98 is: 19.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 42.31 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/42.31 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 42.31 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.91/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.44

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