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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 42.07 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 42.07 and 18.38 is: 27.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 42.07 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/42.07 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 42.07 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.10/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.58

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