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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.88, 43.29 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.88, 43.29 and 18.76 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.88 : 43.29 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.88/43.29 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.88x = 43.29 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.88x = 811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.90/28.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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