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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.11, 38.80 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.11, 38.80 and 18.91 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.11 : 38.80 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.11/38.80 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.11x = 38.80 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.11x = 733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.78/28.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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