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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.53, 39.33 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.53, 39.33 and 18.14 is: 25.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.53 : 39.33 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.53/39.33 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.53x = 39.33 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.53x = 713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.25/28.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.00

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