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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.31, 39.02 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.31, 39.02 and 18.45 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.31 : 39.02 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.31/39.02 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.31x = 39.02 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.31x = 719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.83/28.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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