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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 28.17 and 7.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 28.17 and 7.95 is: 11.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 28.17 = 7.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/28.17 = 7.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 28.17 × 7.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.97/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.92

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