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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.38 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.38 and 18.14 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.38 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.38 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.38 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.47/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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