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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.42, 39.18 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.42, 39.18 and 18.70 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.42 : 39.18 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.42/39.18 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.42x = 39.18 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.42x = 732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.67/28.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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