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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.66, 42.93 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.66, 42.93 and 18.53 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.66 : 42.93 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.66/42.93 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.66x = 42.93 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.66x = 795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.49/28.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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