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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.53 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.53 and 12.32 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.53 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.53 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.53 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.97/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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