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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 43.01 and 12.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 43.01 and 12.42 is: 18.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 43.01 = 12.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/43.01 = 12.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 43.01 × 12.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.18/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.64

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