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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 39.74 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 39.74 and 18.83 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 39.74 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/39.74 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 39.74 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.30/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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