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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 39.19 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 39.19 and 18.06 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 39.19 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/39.19 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 39.19 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.77/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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