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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.05, 38.71 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.05, 38.71 and 18.36 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.05 : 38.71 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.05/38.71 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.05x = 38.71 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.05x = 710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.74/28.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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