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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.34, 42.45 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.34, 42.45 and 18.16 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.34 : 42.45 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.34/42.45 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.34x = 42.45 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.34x = 770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.89/28.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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