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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.61, 39.46 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.61, 39.46 and 18.89 is: 26.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.61 : 39.46 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.61/39.46 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.61x = 39.46 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.61x = 745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.40/28.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.05

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