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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.60, 42.82 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.60, 42.82 and 18.95 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.60 : 42.82 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.60/42.82 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.60x = 42.82 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.60x = 811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.50/28.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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