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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.57, 42.84 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.57, 42.84 and 12.54 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.57 : 42.84 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.57/42.84 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.57x = 42.84 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.57x = 537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.00/28.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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