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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 39.28 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 39.28 and 18.78 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 39.28 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/39.28 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 39.28 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.68/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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