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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.93, 43.37 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.93, 43.37 and 18.07 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.93 : 43.37 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.93/43.37 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.93x = 43.37 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.93x = 783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.70/28.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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