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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.08, 42.09 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.08, 42.09 and 18.45 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.08 : 42.09 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.08/42.09 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.08x = 42.09 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.08x = 776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.56/28.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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