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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.15, 38.86 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.15, 38.86 and 18.18 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.15 : 38.86 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.15/38.86 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.15x = 38.86 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.15x = 706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.47/28.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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