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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.80, 39.73 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.80, 39.73 and 18.43 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.80 : 39.73 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.80/39.73 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.80x = 39.73 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.80x = 732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.22/28.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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