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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.95, 42.07 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.95, 42.07 and 18.98 is: 28.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.95 : 42.07 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.95/42.07 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.95x = 42.07 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.95x = 798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.66/27.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.58

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