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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.50, 39.33 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.50, 39.33 and 18.80 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.50 : 39.33 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.50/39.33 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.50x = 39.33 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.50x = 739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.40/28.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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