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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.81, 39.79 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.81, 39.79 and 18.47 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.81 : 39.79 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.81/39.79 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.81x = 39.79 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.81x = 735.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.07/28.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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