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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.63, 39.48 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.63, 39.48 and 18.79 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.63 : 39.48 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.63/39.48 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.63x = 39.48 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.63x = 741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.83/28.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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