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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.99, 28.49 and 6.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.99, 28.49 and 6.95 is: 10.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.99 : 28.49 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.99/28.49 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.99x = 28.49 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.99x = 198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.04/18.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.43

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