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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.93, 59.90 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.93, 59.90 and 18.57 is: 27.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.93 : 59.90 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.93/59.90 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.93x = 59.90 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.93x = 1,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.25/39.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.86

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