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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 39.94 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 39.94 and 18.57 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 39.94 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/39.94 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 39.94 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.79/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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