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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.49, 42.68 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.49, 42.68 and 18.83 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.49 : 42.68 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.49/42.68 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.49x = 42.68 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.49x = 803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.71/28.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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