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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.93, 56.86 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.93, 56.86 and 18.65 is: 27.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.93 : 56.86 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.93/56.86 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.93x = 56.86 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.93x = 1,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.15/37.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.95

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