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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.51 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.51 and 8.06 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.51 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.51 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.51 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.39/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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