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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 39.97 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 39.97 and 18.61 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 39.97 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/39.97 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 39.97 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.65/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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