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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 28.18 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 28.18 and 5.95 is: 8.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 28.18 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/28.18 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 28.18 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.62/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.92

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