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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.28, 42.32 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.28, 42.32 and 18.08 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.28 : 42.32 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.28/42.32 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.28x = 42.32 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.28x = 765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.15/28.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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