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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.18, 38.85 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.18, 38.85 and 19.99 is: 27.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.18 : 38.85 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.18/38.85 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.18x = 38.85 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.18x = 776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.61/28.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.56

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