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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.32, 42.48 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.32, 42.48 and 12.27 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.32 : 42.48 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.32/42.48 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.32x = 42.48 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.32x = 521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.23/28.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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