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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.18, 38.88 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.18, 38.88 and 18.96 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.18 : 38.88 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.18/38.88 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.18x = 38.88 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.18x = 737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.16/28.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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