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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 38.94 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 38.94 and 18.54 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 38.94 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/38.94 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 38.94 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.95/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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