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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.62, 42.96 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.62, 42.96 and 18.44 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.62 : 42.96 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.62/42.96 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.62x = 42.96 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.62x = 792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.18/28.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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