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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.77, 43.13 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.77, 43.13 and 18.60 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.77 : 43.13 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.77/43.13 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.77x = 43.13 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.77x = 801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.91/28.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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