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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.51, 42.75 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.51, 42.75 and 12.26 is: 18.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.51 : 42.75 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.51/42.75 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.51x = 42.75 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.51x = 523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.84/28.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.38

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