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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 27.62 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 27.62 and 8.28 is: 12.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 27.62 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/27.62 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 27.62 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.79/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.41

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