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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.79, 39.75 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.79, 39.75 and 18.44 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.79 : 39.75 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.79/39.75 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.79x = 39.75 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.79x = 732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.79/28.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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