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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 39.56 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 39.56 and 18.96 is: 26.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 39.56 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/39.56 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 39.56 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.06/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.17

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