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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.64, 42.91 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.64, 42.91 and 18.48 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.64 : 42.91 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.64/42.91 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.64x = 42.91 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.64x = 792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.94/28.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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