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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.97, 39.93 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.97, 39.93 and 18.59 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.97 : 39.93 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.97/39.93 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.97x = 39.93 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.97x = 742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.10/28.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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