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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.36, 42.54 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.36, 42.54 and 12.34 is: 18.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.36 : 42.54 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.36/42.54 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.36x = 42.54 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.36x = 524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.67/28.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.50

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