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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.48, 42.71 and 8.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.48, 42.71 and 8.19 is: 12.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.48 : 42.71 = 8.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.48/42.71 = 8.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.48x = 42.71 × 8.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.48x = 349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.71/28.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.28

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