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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 42.96 and 12.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 42.96 and 12.61 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 42.96 = 12.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/42.96 = 12.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 42.96 × 12.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.51/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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