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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 28.17 and 6.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 28.17 and 6.59 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 28.17 = 6.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/28.17 = 6.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 28.17 × 6.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.79/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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