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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.47, 39.25 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.47, 39.25 and 18.75 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.47 : 39.25 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.47/39.25 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.47x = 39.25 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.47x = 736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.14/28.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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