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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.23, 38.98 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.23, 38.98 and 18.41 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.23 : 38.98 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.23/38.98 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.23x = 38.98 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.23x = 717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.67/28.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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