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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.00, 38.63 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.00, 38.63 and 18.17 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.00 : 38.63 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.00/38.63 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.00x = 38.63 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.00x = 701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.83/28.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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