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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.90, 43.25 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.90, 43.25 and 18.76 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.90 : 43.25 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.90/43.25 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.90x = 43.25 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.90x = 811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.37/28.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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