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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.43 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.43 and 18.67 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.43 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.43 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.43 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 1,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.89/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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