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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 43.17 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 43.17 and 18.65 is: 27.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 43.17 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/43.17 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 43.17 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.90/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.94

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