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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 40.01 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 40.01 and 18.08 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 40.01 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/40.01 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 40.01 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.09/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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