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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 39.74 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 39.74 and 18.45 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 39.74 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/39.74 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 39.74 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.00/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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