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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.68, 43.03 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.68, 43.03 and 18.54 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.68 : 43.03 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.68/43.03 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.68x = 43.03 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.68x = 797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.68/28.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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