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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.83, 43.21 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.83, 43.21 and 18.66 is: 27.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.83 : 43.21 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.83/43.21 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.83x = 43.21 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.83x = 806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.30/28.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.97

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