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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.91, 39.88 and 18.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.91, 39.88 and 18.00 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.91 : 39.88 = 18.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.91/39.88 = 18.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.91x = 39.88 × 18.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.91x = 717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.55/28.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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