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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 39.94 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 39.94 and 18.03 is: 24.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 39.94 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/39.94 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 39.94 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.98/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.89

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