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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.56, 42.84 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.56, 42.84 and 12.30 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.56 : 42.84 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.56/42.84 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.56x = 42.84 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.56x = 526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.93/28.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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