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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 39.09 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 39.09 and 18.63 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 39.09 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/39.09 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 39.09 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.25/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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