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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.65, 42.96 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.65, 42.96 and 8.35 is: 12.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.65 : 42.96 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.65/42.96 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.65x = 42.96 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.65x = 358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.74/28.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.52

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