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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 39.96 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 39.96 and 18.60 is: 25.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 39.96 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/39.96 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 39.96 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.26/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.67

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