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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 39.97 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 39.97 and 18.62 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 39.97 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/39.97 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 39.97 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.95/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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