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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 42.32 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 42.32 and 18.62 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 42.32 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/42.32 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 42.32 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.00/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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