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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.44, 39.20 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.44, 39.20 and 18.72 is: 25.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.44 : 39.20 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.44/39.20 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.44x = 39.20 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.44x = 733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.73/28.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.80

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