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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.03, 38.66 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.03, 38.66 and 18.19 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.03 : 38.66 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.03/38.66 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.03x = 38.66 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.03x = 703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.20/28.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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