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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.43, 42.56 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.43, 42.56 and 18.29 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.43 : 42.56 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.43/42.56 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.43x = 42.56 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.43x = 778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.12/28.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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