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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.59, 28.04 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.59, 28.04 and 18.09 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.59 : 28.04 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.59/28.04 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.59x = 28.04 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.59x = 507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.15/18.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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