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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.33, 42.53 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.33, 42.53 and 18.16 is: 27.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.33 : 42.53 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.33/42.53 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.33x = 42.53 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.33x = 772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.34/28.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.26

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