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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 42.50 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 42.50 and 12.30 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 42.50 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/42.50 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 42.50 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.75/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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