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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.16, 38.86 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.16, 38.86 and 18.45 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.16 : 38.86 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.16/38.86 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.16x = 38.86 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.16x = 716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.97/28.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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