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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 38.74 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 38.74 and 18.82 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 38.74 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/38.74 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 38.74 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.99/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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