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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.14, 38.82 and 18.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.14, 38.82 and 18.42 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.14 : 38.82 = 18.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.14/38.82 = 18.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.14x = 38.82 × 18.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.14x = 715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.06/28.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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