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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.96, 43.38 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.96, 43.38 and 18.25 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.96 : 43.38 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.96/43.38 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.96x = 43.38 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.96x = 791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.69/28.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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