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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.22, 42.30 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.22, 42.30 and 18.59 is: 27.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.22 : 42.30 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.22/42.30 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.22x = 42.30 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.22x = 786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.15/28.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.86

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