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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 42.58 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 42.58 and 18.11 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 42.58 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/42.58 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 42.58 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.12/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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